US Bridges

I24 over SR 2

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI E of Ga State Line · Structure no. 33I00240004

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,258
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over SR 2 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 64,258 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,272 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesSR 2
Location2.9 MI E of Ga State Line
RouteInterstate 24
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01853, -85.3836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,258 (2021)
Projected traffic96,272 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over SR 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I24 over SR 2 carry?

About 64,258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I24 over SR 2?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.